BigBlocks vs WENS Vista
Two WordPress themes head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
At a glance
WENS Vista leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #205, ahead of BigBlocks at #635. Over the last 7 days WENS Vista slipped 29 places and BigBlocks climbed 12 places. BigBlocks has the largest install base, roughly 3.3× the next: 200+ active installs against 60+ for WENS Vista. Downloads this week: WENS Vista 86 and BigBlocks 9.
| Metric | BigBlocks | WENS Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #635 ▲ 12 | #205 ▼ 29 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 60+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 9 | 86 |
| Rating | no ratings | no ratings |
| Type | Block theme | Block theme |
| Last updated | Feb 18, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.1 |
| Best rank on record | #361 | #159 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Feb 2026 | Sep 2026 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, BigBlocks or WENS Vista?
By active installs, BigBlocks: 200+ sites run it against 60+ for WENS Vista, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 21, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, BigBlocks or WENS Vista?
WENS Vista, at #205 on the WordPress.org popular themes list today, with BigBlocks at #635. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Is BigBlocks a block theme or a classic theme? And WENS Vista?
BigBlocks is a block theme, WENS Vista is a block theme. Block themes are built for the Site Editor; classic themes use the Customizer and widget areas.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each theme’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the themes have moved over time rather than a single day.